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Japan’s Overseas Oil and Gas Financing Threatens the Global Energy Transition

A new report by the South Korea-based think tank Solutions for Our Climate (SFOC), “Billions Off Course: Japan’s Oil and Gas Financing Fueling the Climate Crisis,” provides a detailed look at Japan's persistent overseas oil and gas financing.

Green Steel: Powering The Low-carbon Economy

Green steel is produced without fossil fuels and has significantly lower emissions than traditional steel. The IEA sees green steel development as a critical step in global decarbonisation and for companies that rely on steel throughout their supply chains.

Top 10 Biggest Renewable Energy Companies

The world's top renewable energy companies are critical to global decarbonisation efforts. They range from specialised manufacturers to full value chain operations that are subsidiaries of the world's largest energy producers.

Top 7 Renewable Energy Innovations: Pioneering the Future

Renewable energy innovation is crucial for reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, particularly in hard-to-decarbonise sectors like heavy industry. Promising advancements, from floating offshore wind farms to green hydrogen production, are expected to significantly expand renewable energy capacity and contribute to these climate goals.

Steel Decarbonisation: A Pathway To Development

Decarbonising the steel industry is necessary for global climate goals and hinges on scaling up low-emissions production technologies, like renewable energy-powered EAFs and green hydrogen. An improved policy framework and industry support are critical for this shift.

The Carbon Footprint of Steel: Decarbonisation Is Critical

The steel industry contributes nearly 8% of global CO2 emissions, making it crucial to decarbonise to achieve global climate goals. Adopting an array of strategies from use of electric arc furnaces to green hydrogen are key strategies to lower the industry's carbon footprint.

Pakistan’s Energy Crisis and Its Causes – Podcast

Energy Insights speaks with Dr Abdul Waheed Bhutto about Pakistan's ongoing energy crisis and its potential solutions.

Renewable Energy Projects for Students: Empowering Tomorrow

Renewable energy projects are crucial for cultivating future leaders in the global energy transition. These projects play a vital role in developing the skills and expertise needed for sustainable energy solutions in the future.

Jokowi’s Decade in Review: Indonesia’s Energy Transition in Regress [Op-Ed]

During President Joko Widodo's leadership from 2014 to 2024, Indonesia has not yet passed any specific statutory regulations governing the energy transition. Sartika Nur Shalati from Yayasan Indonesia CERAH shares her views on President Jokowi's energy sector policies hindering the growth and development of Indonesia’s renewable energy sector.

Solar 53% Cheaper than Fossil Fuels in Malaysia

Malaysia has solid renewable energy market fundamentals and, according to the IEA, hosts low investment risks for project investors. The country is just a step away from unlocking the advantages of the clean energy transition but the government needs policy reforms and more ambitious climate goals.

Renewable Energy Projects: Powering a Sustainable Future

Renewable energy projects are core to achieving the ambitious goals set by the Paris Climate Agreement. As countries strive for net-zero emissions, these large-scale initiatives are transforming the energy landscape, overcoming significant challenges to pave the way for a more sustainable and carbon-free future.

The Challenges of Financing Renewable Energy Projects in the Philippines

The Philippines has made progress in developing more renewable energy projects for its power sector. However, domestic banks need to streamline the process to bring more projects online and level the playing field between projects backed by politically connected corporate interests and smaller investors without the advantages of political and corporate backing.

Air Pollution in Delhi: A Polluted Capital

Delhi's air pollution has long been a problem perpetuated by its geographic location and rapid industrialisation. While the government has a long history of reducing air pollutants, efforts have largely fallen short.

ASEAN Countries Do Not Yet Have a “Young” Coal Power Plant Problem [Op-Ed]

The recommended pathway to limit the global temperature increase to below 1.5°C is for developed countries to phase out coal power generation by 2030, while developing countries should do so by 2040. Hozefa Merchant shares his view on the challenges of transitioning from coal to clean energy should the region add new coal capacity.

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